Studio Album · No. 11
A Mary Christmas Songwriting Credits by Mary J. Blige
Produced by David Foster
Holds writing credit on 0 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 12 documented
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Mary J. Blige carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
A Mary Christmas is the clearest non-authored record in Blige's catalog: every track is a Christmas standard or classic interpreted by her, so the writing credits belong entirely to the original songwriters, from Mel Tormé to Rodgers and Hammerstein. David Foster produced the whole album, making this a pure interpreter's record where her contribution is the voice, not the pen.
A Mary Christmas is the first holiday album and eleventh studio album by Mary J. Blige, released in October 2013. Produced entirely by David Foster, it is a polished collection of Christmas standards and seasonal classics rather than original songs, pairing her soulful voice with lush orchestral arrangements. The album features guests including Barbra Streisand, Chris Botti, Jessie J, and Marc Anthony, and ranges from 'Little Drummer Boy' to a Spanish-language 'Silent Night.' Because the tracks are interpretations of established songs, Blige holds no writing credit; the credits belong to the original songwriters. It became a steady seasonal seller and showed her range as a vocal interpreter.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Little Drummer Boy
|
Katherine Kennicott DavisHenry OnoratiHarry Simeone | Katherine Kennicott DavisHenry OnoratiHarry Simeone | David Foster | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
|
Hugh MartinRalph Blane | Hugh MartinRalph Blane | David Foster | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
My Favorite Things
|
Oscar Hammerstein IIRichard Rodgers | Oscar Hammerstein IIRichard Charles Rodgers | David Foster | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
This Christmas
|
Nadine McKinnorDonny Hathaway | Nadine McKinnorDonny Edward Pitts | David Foster | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
|
Mel TorméBob Wells | Melvin Howard TorméRobert Wells | David Foster | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
|
Johnny Marks | John David Marks | David Foster | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
When You Wish Upon a Star
|
Leigh HarlineNed Washington | Leigh Adrian HarlineNed Washington | David Foster | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals)Barbra Streisand (Featured Artist)Chris Botti (Trumpet) |
| 8 |
Mary, Did You Know
|
Buddy GreeneMark Lowry | Buddy GreeneMark Lowry | David Foster | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Do You Hear What I Hear?
|
Noël RegneyGloria Shayne Baker | Noël RegneyGloria Shayne Baker | David Foster | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals)Jessie J (Featured Artist) |
| 10 |
Petit Papa Noël
|
Raymond VincyHenri Martinet | Raymond VincyHenri Martinet | David Foster | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
The First Noel
|
Traditional | Traditional | David Foster | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals)The Clark Sisters (Featured Artist) |
| 12 |
Noche De Paz (Silent Night)
|
Joseph Mohr | Joseph Franz Mohr | David Foster | Mary J. Blige (Lead Vocals)Marc Anthony (Featured Artist) |